Program Overview
At Lawrence, you will experience individualized tuba and euphonium instruction in a close-knit Conservatory community while enjoying the breadth of a nationally recognized liberal arts education. Our comprehensive and creative training focuses on performance, musicianship, scholarship, and pedagogy.
As a tuba and euphonium student, you will engage with our team of faculty’s combined expertise in classical, orchestral, jazz, commercial, chamber, new music, improvisation, and early music styles. Whether your goal is a future in performance, teaching, graduate study, arts leadership, or another path, the Lawrence tuba and euphonium program equips you with the musical, intellectual, and professional skills to become a leader in the field.
Program Highlights
Connect Music and Academic Study
Combine conservatory-level training with a rigorous, nationally recognized education across the arts and sciences.
Earn Two Degrees in Five Years
Complete both a Bachelor of Music and a Bachelor of Arts through Lawrence’s five-year dual-degree program.
Prepare for Multiple Paths
Develop the artistic excellence and intellectual versatility to pursue a wide range of musical and professional opportunities.
Strengthen Your Brass Technique
Learn through small, discussion- and practice-based classes focused on brass pedagogy, technique, peak performance, and injury prevention.
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Student Perspective
“I think the high level of musicianship and thought that goes into studio class and the studio ensemble is the reason why I have had so many great experiences and opportunities while at Lawrence.”
Henry Parks ’22 Music Performance (Tuba), Environmental Studies Sandwich, Illinois
Types of Degrees
Tuba and euphonium students can pursue a Bachelor of Music in Performance, with options to add a minor in pedagogy or an emphasis in jazz and improvisational music. Students interested in becoming licensed school music teachers can pursue a Bachelor of Music in Music Education while studying tuba and euphonium as their primary instrument. Lawrence’s distinctive dual-degree program allows students to earn both a Bachelor of Music and a Bachelor of Arts in another discipline. Popular complementary fields include Business & Entrepreneurship, Neuroscience, Biology, Mathematics, and Psychology.
Advising
At Lawrence, academic advising helps you shape an educational experience that reflects your interests, goals, and aspirations. Your faculty advisor will support you as you plan your path, connect with campus resources and communities, and make informed decisions that prepare you for a meaningful and fulfilling future.
Faculty
You’ll be in good hands with professors who combine world-class artistry with a passion for teaching.
Zachary Marley (He/Him/His)
Instructor of Music – Tuba and Euphonium
Zach Marley is an award-winning low brass artist and teacher. Equally versed on all low brass instruments, Zach has been very successful in international competitions on multiple instruments. He was awarded…
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As a tuba and euphonium student at Lawrence, you will spend your days learning and performing in a variety of inspiring musical spaces. You present solo recitals and chamber music concerts in the intimate setting of Harper Hall and perform large-ensemble concerts in the magnificent Lawrence Memorial Chapel. Access to professional recording services allows you to create audition materials, document performances, and build your artistic portfolio. Whether practicing, rehearsing, performing, recording, or collaborating across disciplines, Lawrence’s facilities support every stage of your development as a musician, helping you build the confidence, versatility, and experience needed for a successful musical future.
